Safety Officer (Construction)

PeopleLift • Ashburn, MO

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About The Position

The Health and Safety Officer will champion workplace safety across multiple construction, telecommunications, and engineering projects and sites. The role leads the development and execution of health and safety strategies, ensures regulatory and client-specific compliance, oversees training programs, and manages incident response processes. The position supports the well-being of team members and the success of operations.

The officer develops and implements H&S strategies, conducts risk assessments, manages certifications, and ensures compliance with relevant standards. They lead training, inductions, and Toolbox Talks; maintain certification registries; manage incident reporting and investigations; implement corrective actions; and serve as a key First Aider. The role also oversees the rollout and use of Evotix and coordinates with safety suppliers to ensure sites have necessary resources and equipment. Travel between project sites may be required.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety Officer or related role.
• Hands-on experience with incident investigation and corrective actions.
• Strong background in training delivery and safety culture development.
• Ability to travel between project sites as needed.
• Health and Safety certifications such as NEBOSH, VCA, or equivalent.
• Incident and risk management experience.
• Proficiency using Evotix or similar H&S management systems.
• Deep understanding of H&S regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport and promote teamwork, take initiative, uphold high safety and operational standards, manage multiple tasks with attention to detail and deadlines, and develop practical solutions to safety challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive health and safety strategies across client sites and projects.
• Conduct risk assessments, including RAMS and LMRA, manage certifications, and ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Lead health and safety training programs, employee inductions, and Toolbox Talks.
• Maintain certification registries.
• Manage incident reporting, lead investigations, and implement corrective actions.
• Act as a key First Aider.
• Oversee the rollout and use of Evotix for incident reporting, safety observations, analytics, and training enhancements.
• Coordinate with safety suppliers to ensure sites have the necessary resources and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed